Audio

Review: DiddyBeats Headphones

by Rohan Reddy June 4, 2011
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For many people, Monster‘s Beats By Dre line of headphones are more than just a way to listen to music. They have become a fashion statement, an icon, and are seen worn by many celebrities and athletes. Beats recently expanded their line in collaboration with other artist and celebrities, including P. Diddy, Lady Gaga, Justin [...]

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Review: Able Planet NC200b True Fidelity Noise-Canceling Headphones

by Rohan Reddy March 30, 2011
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If you are a frequent traveller, whether that be by plane, train, or bus, you know that one of the most annoying and distracting drawbacks to travel is the noise. Whether that noise be from the engines, crying infants, or just the hustle and bustle of a commute, it is always nice to have a [...]

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Review: V-Moda Remix Remote Headphones

by Rohan Reddy February 26, 2011
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V-Moda is a company known for their superior sound quality mixed in with elegant and stand-out design, with the Remix Remote headphones being no exception. V-Moda’s Remix line of in-ear headphones were very popular for their durability as well as their performance, but customers complained about the lack of remote and volume control on the [...]

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Audioengine N22 Amplifier Review

by Jeff Weisbein November 5, 2010
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Audioengine recently released their latest product the N22 desktop amplifier.  The N22 is a compact, high-end desktop amplifier which retails for $199.  At first glance, its sleek design certainly stands out.  The components are enclosed in a stylish satin-black cabinet that is only 7 inches tall, 5.5 inches deep, and 2.75 inches wide (4 inches [...]

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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Review

by Jeff Weisbein August 3, 2010
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When I picked up the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 speakers, I have to admit I was a bit nervous about shelling out $500 for 2.0 speaker set.  Even after listening to them in the Apple store for a while, it was difficult to tell whether or not these speakers could live up to their steep [...]

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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Unboxing

by Jeff Weisbein July 21, 2010
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I picked up a pair of Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 speakers for my birthday the other day.  While they are somewhat expensive retailing at $500, they are still on the lower end of the price scale for Bowers & Wilkins products.  If you remember I recently fell in love with Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones [...]

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First Impressions: Sony MDR-NC40 Headphones

by Rohan Reddy July 7, 2010
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I purchased the Sony MDR-NC40 headphones almost on impulse because the price was really unbeatable, plus I knew I had a trip coming up to test these out on. These ultra-light noise-cancelling headphones retail for $100, and claim to reduce up to 90% of noise. I took a trip to Colorado Springs and Denver over [...]

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iTunes Music Store vs AmazonMP3

by Jeff Weisbein June 4, 2010
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A recent report by NPD Group concluded that the iTunes Music Store is responsible for 70% of the legal digital music downloads, while its major competitor, AmazonMP3 is responsible for 12%.  Other services such as Napster and Rhapsody account for remaining percentages each holding about 1% to 2% of the market.  When the Amazon MP3 [...]

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Bowers & Wilkins P5 Review

by Jeff Weisbein May 30, 2010
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A few months ago, I bought a pair of the Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones.  The headphones retail for $299.95 (a bit expensive, but so worth it).  The B&W P5′s are noise isolating headphones and are dubbed as a “Concert for One”.  Let me tell you, these bad boys are just that.  To put it [...]

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AudioEngine A2 Review

by Jeff Weisbein September 2, 2009
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The AudioEngine A2 computer speaker system is by far the best 2.0 system on the market.  I must admit, I was a bit skeptical at first mainly because I’ve never seen a 2.0 computer speaker setup that sounded this good in this price range (they retail for $200).  Nonetheless, I’m impressed with this set. The A2′s [...]

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